Privacy Policy for Australian Industry and Academia Consortium Pty Ltd
Last Updated: April 2, 2025
Australian Industry and Academia Consortium Pty Ltd (“AIAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website (“Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or use our Site:
Personal Information: This includes any information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details you provide when registering, contacting us, or engaging with our services.
Usage Data: We may collect information on how the Site is accessed and used. This may include data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve functionality. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve the Site and its services.
To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.
To process transactions and manage your account, if applicable.
To send you marketing and promotional materials, if you have opted in to receive such communications.
To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use and agreements.
3. Sharing of Information
AIAC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, and analytics. These service providers are obligated to protect your personal information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AIAC, our users, or others.
In Case of Business Transfers: If AIAC undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and update this Privacy Policy as appropriate.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we may have.
Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or by contacting us directly.
Cookie Preferences: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions about your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
6. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside of Australia. By using the Site and providing your personal information, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside Australia, where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
8. Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by AIAC. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
AIAC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
